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Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of Dec. 24-25. This week we talk about the special session called to repeal HB2 that ended without any action on the controversial law -- and with Republicans and Democrats pointing fingers at each other. We'll talk about what went wrong, and what's next for HB2. And we'll discuss whether recent special sessions could face a constitutional challenge in court. Colin Campbell of The News & Observer hosts with Craig Jarvis and Will Doran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, The News & Observer’s weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of Dec. 17-18. This week we talk about the surprise special session that added new limits on Democrats’ power in state government ahead of the inauguration of a Democratic governor. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts with Colin Campbell and Will Doran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, The News & Observer's weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of Dec. 10-11. This week, we discuss the final resolution of the governor's race with Gov. Pat McCrory's concession on Monday. And we look ahead to the next big political event: Tuesday's special session on disaster relief funding and "other matters." We explain what might be on the agenda when lawmakers make a rare mid-December return to Raleigh. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts with Colin Campbell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, The News & Observer's weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of Dec. 3-4. This week on our reporter panel, we talk about the latest in the never-ending saga of the governor's race: A Durham recount is on the way, and other election protests still need to be resolved before the results are final. Meanwhile, Democrat Roy Cooper has formed a transition team, and a federal court ruling calls for more elections in North Carolina in 2017. We wrap up, as always, with Headliner of the Week. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts, and Colin Campbell and Craig Jarvis round out the panel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, The News & Observer's weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of Nov. 19-20. This week on our reporter panel, we talk about the vote-counting difficulties that have delayed final results in last week's election and challenges of the results by allies of Gov. Pat McCrory. We also talk about President-elect Donald Trump's choice for attorney general, Sen. Jeff Sessions. We wrap up, as always, with Headliner of the Week. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts, and Colin Campbell, Anna Douglas and Craig Jarvis round out the panel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, The News & Observer's weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of Nov. 12-13. This week on our reporter panel, we talk about - what else? - the results of Tuesday's elections. We discuss why North Carolina gave its 15 electoral votes to Donald Trump and put Roy Cooper narrowly ahead in the race for governor. Plus, preliminary conclusions from races for legislature, state Supreme Court, treasurer, attorney general, U.S. Senate and more. We wrap up, as always, with Headliner of the Week. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts, and Lynn Bonner, Colin Campbell, Rob Christensen and Craig Jarvis round out the panel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, The News & Observer's weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of Oct. 29-30. This week on our reporter panel, we talk about candidates' campaign ads, a looming special session and some recent fact checks by PolitiFact North Carolina on taxes and House Bill 2. We wrap up, as always, with Headliner of the Week. Colin Campbell of The News & Observer hosts, and Will Doran and Craig Jarvis round out the panel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, The News & Observer's weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of Oct. 22-23. This week on our reporter panel, we talk about how early voting is going so far, check in on developments in the governor's race following Tuesday's debate, and discuss PolitiFact North Carolina fact checks in several key races. We wrap up, as always, with Headliner of the Week. Colin Campbell of The News & Observer hosts, and Will Doran and Craig Jarvis round out the panel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, The News & Observer's weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of Oct. 15-16. This week on our reporter panel, we talk about this week’s debates between Richard Burr and Deborah Ross for Senate and between Pat McCrory and Roy Cooper for governor. We also talk about voter registration in the wake of Hurricane Matthew. The podcast was recorded before a judge’s decision extending registration in 36 counties. And we talk to the candidates for attorney general, state Sen. Buck Newton and former state Sen. Josh Stein. We wrap up, as always, with Headliner of the Week. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts, and Colin Campbell, Lynn Bonner, Will Doran and Craig Jarvis round out the panel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, The News & Observer's weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of Oct. 8-9. This week on our reporter panel, we talk about what to expect from the debates between Richard Burr and Deborah Ross and between Pat McCrory and Roy Cooper, and what we're seeing on the airwaves in both of those races. Plus: How Hurricane Matthew relates to politics, and what to make of the N.C. economy as the Nov. 8 election approaches. We wrap up, as always, with Headliner of the Week. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts, and Colin Campbell, Will Doran and Craig Jarvis round out the panel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, The News & Observer's weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of Oct. 1-2 This week on our reporter panel, we discuss the latest developments in the presidential race, from Monday night's debate to Hillary Clinton's Raleigh visit. We'll also provide updates on the governor's race and a state senator who's facing federal fraud charges. Then we sit down with June Atkinson and Mark Johnson, the two candidates running for superintendent of public instruction, and hear their thoughts on improving education in North Carolina. We wrap up, as always, with Headliner of the Week. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts, and Lynn Bonner, Colin Campbell and Will Doran round out the panel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, The News & Observer's weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of Sept. 24-25. This week on our reporter panel, we talk about the political reaction to the fatal shooting of Keith Lamont Scott by Charlotte police and the unrest in Charlotte that has followed. The shooting comes just days before a new state law takes effect dealing with disclosure of police video. We also discuss continuing fallout from the ACC and NCAA decisions to move sporting events outside of North Carolina because of House Bill 2. We wrap up, as always, with Headliner of the Week. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts, and Lynn Bonner, Colin Campbell, Will Doran and Craig Jarvis round out the panel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, The News & Observer's weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of Sept. 17-18. This week we interview Linda Coleman, the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor. Incumbent Lt. Gov. Dan Forest, a Republican, declined to be interviewed on Domecast but we'll hear a few highlights from his comments during a recent debate. On our reporter panel, we discuss the ACC and NCAA decisions to move sporting events outside of North Carolina because of House Bill 2. Why did the college sports organizations impose the sanctions on this state alone? And how will the economic losses impact the race for governor and for legislative seats? We wrap up, as always, with Headliners of the Week. Colin Campbell of The News & Observer hosts, and Craig Jarvis and Will Doran round out the panel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, The News & Observer's weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of Sept. 10-11. This week we interview the two candidates running for state labor commissioner: Democrat Charles Meeker and Republican Cherie Berry. They talk about their accomplishments - Berry as commissioner and Meeker as mayor of Raleigh - and North Carolina's record on worker safety. On our reporter panel, we discuss the decisions that were made this week on how much time should be provided for early voting, including the fate of Sunday voting hours across the state. And we learn why a windy day at the beach could be a good thing. We wrap up, as always, with Headliners of the Week. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts, and Colin Campbell and Will Doran round out the panel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, The News & Observer's weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of Sept. 3-4. This week brought lots of education news, with the release of schools' performance on standardized tests and remarks from Gov. Pat McCrory on teacher pay and turnover rates. We'll sort through the numbers -- and hear how McCrory answered questions from middle school students about his reading habits. We also discuss a new passenger ferry route connecting Hatteras and Ocracoke Island and how regulatory reform issues are entering the governor's race. We wrap up, as always, with Headliners of the Week. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts, and Craig Jarvis, Lynn Bonner, Colin Campbell and Will Doran round out the panel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, The News & Observer's weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of Aug. 27-28. It's an all-campaign Domecast as we discuss the ads, polls, endorsements and claims that made news this week in the races for governor, U.S. Senate and president. We have help this week from David Lightman of McClatchy's Washington, D.C., bureau. We wrap up, as always, with Headliners of the Week. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts, and Craig Jarvis and Will Doran round out the panel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, The News & Observer's weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of Aug. 20-21. We talked this week with the two candidates running for state treasurer: Democrat Dan Blue III and Republican Dale Folwell. They talk about the state of the state pension plan and healthcare for state employees and retirees. We'll also discuss the controversy surrounding early voting schedules in the wake of the voter ID law being thrown out by a federal court. And we'll get an update on the ethics investigation into N.C. Congressman Mark Meadows. We wrap up, as always, with Headliners of the Week. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts, and Craig Jarvis, Will Doran, Colin Campbell and Anna Douglas round out the panel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, The News & Observer's weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of Aug. 13-14. Judges once again this week had a big impact on North Carolina's elections, this time ruling that the current state House and Senate districts are an unconstitutional gerrymander. We explain what's next and how gerrymandering affects who runs for office. Then we discuss the increasing number of campaign ads popping up on TV stations across the state, including an NRA commercial blasting Hillary Clinton. And we talk about the latest developments in the fight between state scientists and the McCrory administration over coal ash-related contamination of drinking water. We wrap up, as always, with Headliners of the Week. Colin Campbell of The News & Observer hosts, and Craig Jarvis, Will Doran and Lynn Bonner round out the panel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, our weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of Aug. 6-7. This week featured a lot of legal news that impacted the political world in North Carolina. We talk about the deposition from a state toxicologist that rattled the governor's office, a voter ID ruling that's prompted accusations that Roy Cooper isn't doing his job, and a new lawsuit challenging partisan gerrymandering. Then we discuss the week's developments on the presidential campaign trail in North Carolina, including some surprising moments at Mike Pence's Raleigh event. We wrap up, as always, with Headliners of the Week. Colin Campbell of The News & Observer hosts, and Craig Jarvis, Bryan Anderson and Lynn Bonner round out the panel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domecast, our weekly podcast on government and politics in North Carolina, is ready for the weekend of July 30-31. The Democratic National Convention featured plenty of contentious moments with supporters of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders. The News & Observer's Colin Campbell was in Philadelphia and discusses the highlights of the week. We'll also analyze the potential impacts of Friday's court ruling that threw out North Carolina's voter ID law. The N&O's Bryan Anderson talks about his interview this week with Donald Trump. And we'll hear about the the effects of the DNC WikiLeaks on North Carolina politics. We wrap up, as always, with Headliners of the Week. Jordan Schrader of The News & Observer hosts, and Craig Jarvis, Will Doran and Lynn Bonner round out the panel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices